Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be done by adjusting the decimal point to make the division easier.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, simply divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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How do you adjust the dividend when moving the decimal in the divisor?

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When you move the decimal point in the divisor to the right, you must also move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right.

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Calculate: 8.4 ÷ 0.02

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420

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Calculate: 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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Calculate: 96.6 ÷ 0.42

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230

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What happens when you divide a decimal by a decimal?

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You can convert both numbers to whole numbers by moving the decimal points, then divide as usual.

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To divide 19.5 ÷ 0.31, where do you move the decimal?

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Right two places.

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Calculate: 0.68 ÷ 3.4

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0.2